https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krav_Maga Any of you guys ever been involved with this? Seems like a good workout and a way to learn to fight better if ever needed.
Never trained it, but in my humble opinion jits/muay thai will better prepare you for actual hand to hand combat. That being said, and I think this applies to all martial arts, it's a matter of how you train it. If you found a school that looks good go for it.
Apparently its legal to kick someone in the nuts with Krav Maga. Not sure, I could have just heard that from Joe Rogan or some ****. BJJ seems like a better way to prepare for surfing. Lots of stretching and holds. To each their own though. I do lots of holds in the gym with push and pull ups and it has helped quite a bit with endurance in the water.
BJJ seems to me (and I don't mean to make fun of it) like too much rolling on the ground with other dudes.
My thing too is with Jiu-jitsu, if you're doing it right, you know it works...ie/when you sink a submission you're actually doing it against a resisting opponent, and if you make them tap it's because you executed the technique right. And you can train it with strikes, don't need to be throwing bombs to do something like striking to make your opponent stop defending his neck so you could sink the choke. I'm weary of, 'hit this guy here, and this is the reaction you'll get'.
fungus I understand, it can look ghey. And ground fighting is not ideal for a multiple attacker scenario. But let me tell you this, once you learn positioning and basics of the ground, getting someone down and subsequently destroying them becomes child's play, especially if they're not trained. Against an equal opponent it becomes a human chess match. The Muay Thai will get you the footwork/striking capabilities you need to keep distance, land significant strikes, etc. You can keep someone out of range of hitting you all day with a decent low leg kick, most likely even knock them over. And I am do not intend to come across as an authority on the matter, just my .02.
Any training is better than no training at all, but I think some martial arts are more practical than others. SS makes a valid point with BJJ and Muay Thai being effective, two of the most effective for "real" fighting. I also think boxing, wrestling, and karate or taekwondo have useful applications as well. The evolution of MMA has shown all disciplines to have a place in fighting, some more than others.
Here are 2 things I want: Not to be in a class full of kids like Kramer from Seinfeld (the adults in my kids TKD look like total tards), and I don't want to bow down all the time to some instructor. Is that too much to ask?
I did krav for nearly 2 years and loved every minute of it. I mean, what other training lets you practice with knives and guns? What I loved about it was the no-nonsense approach. No 'inner peace', respecting your opponent or that other new age BS. It's Israeli, so you know they're all about bang for the buck. When your instructors stress the power of a swift kick in the nads, you know you're in the right place for messing dudes up. I'd def recommend checking it out, most places offer a free class or two to see if it jives with your style. Oh, and you'll be in a pool of sweat by the end, so if burning calories is your thing you'll be in luck.
OK so feel the need to chime in here. I've been in martial arts since I was a kid... Tae Kwon Do, Jeet Kune Do, Judo, Wrestling, Kick Boxing(full contact), Muay Thai (in thailand while living there for a stint) Brazilian Jujistu, and have dabbled in Krav Maga. All of these styles are great to get into shape, build confidence, and give you the best chance of surviving or escaping a very bad situation, but one is not necessarily better than the other for self defense. A combination of arts is the best training in my opinion. Different styles suit different situations. Close quarter combat dictates a certain style, and wrestling, judo and brazilian jujitsu are helpful when the fight gets taking to the ground.... ONE POINT TO STRESS more than anything else... your legs, your brain, and your common sense is your best defense in any situation. Knowing when to fight, when to run, and when to walk away will serve you well. Remember, I dont care how much Krav Maga you know, a gun is a gun, and is no match for you or anyone else. If you are ever in that close of a situation it may help you, but it may not.... I also CARRY everyday no matter where I am, and on those rare occasions I cannot? I will rely on my common sense to get me out of a jam. I had a very good friend of mine who was an absolute bad ass in mixed martial arts. One day he was in Boston and a drunk got in his face, he could have easily walked away but he didnt. He farqed the guy up really bad, it wasnt even close, unfortunatley what he didnt realize was in the mix of it all other people jumped in as we all did, and he ended up getting stabbed by someone and ended up losing a kidney. Again avoidable if he just walked away.. REMEMBER Life is NOT A VIDEO GAME, You dont get to reset or replay when its for real....
Thanks 2fun, all good advice. My main objective is to get in really good shape, and 2nd to learn some skills. If I were to ever get in a fight now I would just hope and pray. Not that I ever plan on getting into one or want to, but it would be nice to have some type of clue as to what to do.
I think it's a pretty effective and practical style (used by, I think developed for the Israeli army). Very little flash, mostly about getting the job done in close proximity. I broke my back years ago, so grappling isn't my thing, but I think krav maga is a good way to go if it is your thing.
Krav maga Krav Maga that's awesome in my opinion. Killer workout. I've been doing it twice a week for the last month now. Not only is it a good workout But it includes techniques from muay thai, boxing and bjj. Upton boxing in the past and more time and a little bit of BJJ. I love these classes the most because you always do something different and I feel like it's a well-rounded program. And as far as writing goes It's All About quick explosions do what you gotta do and get out of there. No Holds Barred.
Some of what I said above made no sense. Because of my voice to text app sorry I said I've done a little boxing in the past and a little more time and I really prefer krav
Boxing. It will build hand speed, reflexes, and get you in shape. buy a heavy bag, a double end bag and some gloves or join a boxing gym, just dont spar until you develop some skill. Hand strikes seem to be the most effective weapon in the UFC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY5JNbpvi1w
my parents signed me up for judo one time... took it for a couple years. the trainer was great, but there was a younger dude as a "visiting" instructor. he was ex-special forces. he was all about combat sambo. that sh1t is lethal. stopped going after my judo (older) instructor got killed in a mob hit. something about turning a sports stadium into a speculative market for imported goods. 4-5 dudes with rebars, blind sighted, doesnt matter if you're bruce f-ing norris at that point. anyway, combat sambo. you might end somebody by accident.
Judo is one of the best martial arts in my opinion. If you are a wrestler it can help you IMMENSELY since most of the ground techniques are the same. My son has done it for years and did wrestling this year in high school for the first time. First day on the mat he threw the kid right onto his back... Funny how wrestlers dont expect that especially when you lock up. The look on his face and the coaches face was priceless! Of course we are lucky enough to have Jimmy Pedro in our area to train with. Jimmy JR and Senior are legends in US Judo. He also is Kayla Harrisons coach, who was the first american woman to ever get a GOLD medal in Judo in U.S. history at the last olympics. Getting off track here but yea...
